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The couple were treated to a tea party to celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary yesterday. But Ellen revealed the marriage almost didn’t happen after the chauffeur forgot to take Ina to the church on time.

She said: “Dad was left waiting at the altar for a couple of hours and thought mum had changed her mind.

“She was at home wearing a beautiful dress waiting on the car. Dad always jokes that it was his chance to get away, but he stayed patiently until 9pm when mum finally showed up.

“Mum was just 18 and dad was 22 when they married and they have enjoyed a very happy life .”